Diagnosis Code S22.009S

ICD-10: S22.009S Short Description: Unsp fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, sequela Long Description: Unspecified fracture of unspecified thoracic vertebra, sequela This is the 2017 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S22.009S

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Code Classification

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00–T98)

Information for Patients

Fractures

Also called: Broken bone

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.

Symptoms of a fracture are

Intense pain

Deformity - the limb looks out of place

Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the injury

Numbness and tingling

Problems moving a limb

You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. An x-ray can tell if your bone is broken. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.

Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to stand and bend. A number of problems can change the structure of the spine or damage the vertebrae and surrounding tissue. They include

Infections

Injuries

Tumors

Conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis and scoliosis

Bone changes that come with age, such as spinal stenosis and herniated disks

Spinal diseases often cause pain when bone changes put pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. They can also limit movement. Treatments differ by disease, but sometimes they include back braces and surgery.

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